Sambhal: 5 members of a household sitting on a highway right here have been killed and 4 injured when a rushing pickup truck ran over them early Monday, officers stated.
The injured have been despatched to Aligarh for remedy, whereas the driving force of the car was detained, they stated. The motive force of the pickup truck additionally acquired accidents within the accident.
Superintendent of Police Krishan Kumar stated round 6 am, some individuals from Bhopatpur village have been sitting on the aspect of the highway when an oncoming car from Gawa hit them at excessive velocity.
Liladhar (60), Dharamal (40), Ompal (32), and Puran Singh (45) died on the spot, the SP stated.
Police stated the injured have been instantly taken to the group well being centre in Rajpura, from the place they have been despatched to Aligarh for medical remedy. Jamuna Prasad (60) died whereas he was being handled for his accidents.
The SP stated all 9 individuals concerned within the accident have been from the identical household. The motive force of the pickup truck was additionally injured within the incident, he stated.
The our bodies of the deceased have been despatched for autopsy examination and additional motion is being taken, the SP stated.
District Justice of the Peace of Sambhal Rajendra Singh Pensia, who visited the accident web site, stated the situation of two injured individuals is severe.
The DM stated the driving force might have felt sleepy, which probably induced the accident.
